Tottenham Hotspur has endured a challenging start to the 2024/25 Premier League season. The club has fallen off the pace in the league, sitting at the 13ᵗʰ spot with just four points so far. Last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal was a bitter one for the fans. Spurs have been playing good football occasionally but have fallen victim to inconsistencies and lapses in concentration. The dire state of the results currently has ignited questions over the future of manager, Ange Postecoglou.
Following the loss in the North London derby, there were rumours about uncertainties surrounding the Australian’s future at Tottenham Hotspur. Reliable reporter, Fabrizio Romano has affirmed the club’s total confidence in Postecoglou with no intention to part ways with him anytime soon. “Not at all, zero per cent, no, no and no. Absolutely everything is under control at Tottenham, they are not considering any shocking decision for the manager”, were the words of Romano on the situation of the 59-year-old.
The coach himself is rather calm and composed at the moment. “I always win things in my second year”, his confidence will bring a sigh of relief to the supporters who are preparing themselves for a long season. Ange Postecoglou’s journey from the Australian A-League to the Japanese First Division to Premier League football has been an inspirational one and he will be determined not to lose that. Tottenham will be up against Coventry City next in the EFL Cup.
Tottenham fans rally behind Ange Postecoglou
The opinion of the fans on the manager will ultimately hold a big say in the decision of club owner, Daniel Levy regarding Ange Postecoglou. The fanbase has expressed their opinions on social media following the derby and the coach will feel fortunate to still have the backing of the fans. Spurs has not lifted any piece of silverware since 2008 and the club will need to invest in a long-term process for that wait to finally end.
The fans were quick to draw comparisons with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, who required three seasons to get the Gunners challenging for the title. Ange Postecoglou’s tactics and system ask for a precarious style of play. The high line has often led to Spurs being effective in the final third but also leaving itself vulnerable at the back. Supporters were quick to acknowledge the need for better adaptation from the coach to deal with in-game situations better when the primary plan does not succeed.